Probably got it stashed away in some secret bank account....well we all know how dishonest they are.
They got legal aid because thats how the criminal court system works, it even says that if you glance at the article for 30 seconds. Bafflement bemusement and bluster is so easily caused by lack of knowledge.
I am gonna start a petition to parliament that ensures that all future legislation includes the caveat "unless this will cause outrage anmongst a tiny minority of people who purport to enjoy alternative sexual preferences".
It will not help their case in the eyes of most of the public, they have allegedly attempted to steal tax payers money and now use tax payers money to defend them selves
Remember when Tony Blair swept into office, grandiosely proclaiming to drive sleaze from office. Well Tone, it looks like you jolly well failed to get your house in order.
Let's have a look at what these 3 are up in front of the beak for:
Jim Devine - submitted claims for £8700 using false invoices
Elliot Morley - claimed £16800 for a mortgage that had already been paid off
David Chaytor - claimed £13000 for a mortgage that had already been paid off
All allegedly of course.
It really makes you sick how these leaches can act in the manner they have, living off the tax payer for years and then expecting us to fund their defence having got caught with their hands well and truly in the till.
I really hope they (and the Tory who isn't claiming legal aid) get found guilty and sentenced to the full 7 year prison term. Chances of that happening - virtually nil.
It's a difficult one to call but I think I am right in saying that the legal aid is assist them in their claim for the right to exercise Parliamentary Privilege - a point of Law, not to assist them in their defence of the improper claim of expenses (although inextricably linked as it will decide in the end who has the right to "try" them).
Some may feel that there is little difference between the two - David Cameron clearly so in public - but nonetheless, it is about defending a perceived ancient and legal right and needs to be cleared up. That often involves the use of public funds.
Now identified, it's likely in the meantime that such PP will be legislated out in the next Parliament to avoid it as an issue for the future by whichever party comes into power.
The Statute Books are laden with such ancient rights which have never been repealed. If they exist in law, there is no reason not to exploit them despite how abhorrent others might feel about it.
